From major players like Apple, Amazon, and Philips, to smaller brands like Switchbot, U-Tec, and Arlo, everyone is vying for a share in the smart home security market. With fierce competition around, brands need to stay agile and innovate boldly. Wyze, a Seattle-based company renowned for building smart home products, just did that with its latest product, the Wyze Bulb Cam.
This quirky yet brilliant device, launched a couple of days ago, combines a smart light bulb with a 2K security camera, transforming any standard E26 light socket into a dual-purpose powerhouse for both illumination and surveillance. Wyze Bulb Cam features a light bulb and a camera, the latter of which hangs from a short, adjustable rod, giving the bulb a slightly unconventional look that’s been called everything from “great” to “janky” by media houses.
The bulb delivers 800 lumens of warm white light (3000K), adjustable via the Wyze app for customizable brightness. Its IP65 weatherproof design withstands harsh conditions, making it ideal for outdoor spaces like patios or garages. Another highlight of the smart home fixture is the camera. Boasting a 2K QHD resolution, a 160-degree field of view, and color night vision powered by six infrared LEDs and a low-light sensor, the Bulb Cam captures vivid footage day or night. The camera can be manually extended, rotated 360 degrees, and tilted 110 degrees to get the perfect angle.
Controlled through the Wyze app, the camera supports two-way audio, motion detection, and AI-driven alerts (with a Cam Unlimited Pro subscription). It also offers local storage with a microSD card (up to 256GB, sold separately) for continuous recording. T3 points, “the outdoor camera can be installed or screwed directly into the bulb or any compatible E26 light fixture.” This eliminates the need for external power sources and wires, making it a perfect fit for areas like garages, patios, or poolside spaces where outlets are scarce.
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Wyze has built a reputation for delivering user-friendly smart home tech, and the Bulb Cam is no exception. All you need is a Bluetooth connection or Wi-Fi to get started. Once connected successfully, the device integrates seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Wyze’s application for a fully customizable smart home experience.
The Wyze Bulb Cam is priced at $50, which may seem expensive at first, but given the fact that the small device doubles as an illumination and surveillance fixture, this looks like a bargain. The bulb-cum-cam might be perfect, but we would want readers to be aware of the fact that Wyze has had a tainted past and has been constantly criticized for occasional glitches. Still, the Bulb Cam’s ease of installation, robust feature set, and budget-friendly price make it a compelling choice for anyone looking to upgrade their home security without breaking the bank.
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